Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.
Job Summary
Summary
The Surgical Technologist is responsible for planning, preparing, and maintaining surgical instrumentation and the surgical field peri-operatively. The Surgical Technologist also performs various related activities post-operatively in relation to room and instrument decontamination.
This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Operating Room and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
Provide emotional support to patients when appropriate.
-Perform surgical skin prep using principles of aseptic technique.
-Provide appropriate barriers when draping sterile field.
-Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures by anticipating needs and preparing equipment in advance.
-Demonstrate knowledge of surgical instruments and update surgical trays as necessary.
-Perform ongoing assessment of operative procedure.
-Determine deviations from the norm and provide for the indicated supplies and equipment. -Under the direction of the surgeon, cauterize bleeders if it is essential to the progress of the case.
-Communicate unusual occurrences at the sterile field to the circulating nurse.
-Safely assist in the moving and positioning of patients.
-Perform surgical counts in a safe and efficient manner.
-Ensure that appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment are assembled for procedures.
-Ensure that room sets are thorough.
-Research case requirements when indicated.
-Perform surgical hand scrub per CDHC policy.
-Use principles of aseptic technique in all aspects of job, including opening sterile supplies.
-Reprocess instruments when needed.
-Assist with room clean up, mindful of minimizing turnover time.
-Perform autoclaving functions.
-Collaborate with other OR and Childbirth team members, surgeons, and management team to solve problems and improve care delivery.
-Communicate problems and related information to the appropriate person.
-Assume role of preceptor in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse to ensure a systematic and effective orientation program.
-Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
-Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
-Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
-Attend meetings as required.
-Perform other functions/duties as requested.
-Additional duties include CSP processing, stocking carts, stock rotation, and picking case and room set up for AM cases.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Other Certificate/Diploma Surgical Technology required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Certified Surgical Technologist [CST] - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Remain calm and establish priorities appropriately during a crisis.
- Maintain competencies in:
- Laser surgery: equipment and safety.
- Orthopedics: arthroscopic surgery, fracture management, T.J.R.
- ENT: minor, major.
- OB: caesarean section.
- GYN: laparoscopy, major.
- Urology: open, closed.
- General: minor, major, thoracic, vascular, pacemakers.
- Ophthalmology.
- All endoscopic surgery.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
30 Locus Street- LAND
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$33.71 - $46.87/Hourly
Grade
SC3C51
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
